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SOHAIB SOLIMAN

2016 ASDA PRESIDENT Also in this issue: First look at the new

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WSDA Member Dr. Brittany Dean, chair of the King County Clinic, briefs a volunteer at the event

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wsda foundation news

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first person: dr. julie kellogg

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateDentalAssociation WSDA News Editor Dr. Mar y Jennings Editorial Advisor y Board Dr. Brittany Dean Dr. John Evans Dr. Julie Kellogg Dr. Stephen Lee Dr. Joseph Vaughn Washington State Dental Association Dr. Bernard J. Larson, President Dr. Cynthia R. Pauley, President-elect Dr. Nathan G. Russell, Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Bryan C. Edgar, Immediate Past President Board of Directors Dr. Theodore M. Baer Dr. Marissa N. Bender Dr. Dennis L. Bradshaw Dr. Christopher Delecki Dr. Linda Edgar Dr. Todd Irwin Dr. Christine Kirchner Dr. Eric Kvinsland Dr. Randall H. Ogata

Dr. James W. Reid Dr. Ashley Ulmer Dr. Amy M. Winston WSDA Staff: Executive Director Bracken Killpack Assistant Executive Director Kainoa Trot ter Controller Peter Aaron Director of Government Affairs Mellani McAleenan General Counsel Alan Wicks

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table of contents issue 2, december 2016

a day in the life

editorial dr. mar y jennings

Are live patient boards necessary?

Dr. Mary Jennings Editor, WSDA News

“I am not convinced that a two-and-a-half-day board establishes competency. It shows that under pressure, a candidate can do a few, carefully selected, ideal restorations, and assorted other procedures. It is clearly not real clinical life.”

Dr. Mary Jennings, WSDA News editor, welcomes comments and letters from readers. Contact her at her email address:mjenningsdds@gmail.com.

The views expressed in all WSDA publications are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the official positions or policies of the WSDA.

After 26 years, the thought of taking a live patient board still nauseates me. I took state and regional boards 2,000 miles from my dental school. It was a logistical nightmare. It took two years to pay off the debt I accrued on my credit cards. A patient bagged out, and I was lucky to find a backup. One school custodian was harvesting handpiece light bulbs from the non-locals and selling them back to us. I watched a dental lab deliver an onlay with a visible open margin to a candidate and refuse to refund his money.

My friends kept my patients away from the patients aggressively bargaining to be paid more for being a board patient.

My mother, who was an RN, was my assistant. She was extremely concerned that the woman sobbing in the fetal position in the bathroom might commit suicide. I’m not particularly proud that I told her we had to focus on me, or I would be joining the woman on the floor.

I understand that the purpose of clinical boards is to protect patients from incompetent or poorly trained dentists. I also hear the echo of it proving the competency of the dental school. I have no problem with a difficult exam. Bring it on!

Still, I am not convinced that a two-and-a-half-day board establishes competency. It shows that under pressure, a candidate can do a few, carefully selected, ideal restorations, and assorted other procedures. It is clearly not real clinical life.

These exams present too many clinical and nonclinical variables and a completely uneven playing field. There is a definite home court advantage. Finding just the right board lesion or the right level of calculus is challenging not because the candidate is ignorant or untrained. It is difficult because it is subjective.

Something is horribly wrong with the examination process if a dental school has to design a special class just to prepare for boards. Guess what happens when you are not from that region and didn’t get to take the special class.

Who would have thought that live patient boards would create a dental micro-industry composed of testing agencies, computer testing centers, coaching services, patient brokers, labs, and assistants for hire. How can a candidate hold labs, brokers, et al, accountable when something goes wrong if they live in another state? Just how does one broker a person’s oral disease? Do they take care of the patient when there is a failure? Is anyone watching these agencies? Dear Lord.

At the center of the live board controversy lies the live patient. To many dentists, the ethical treatment of the human being undergoing treatment trumps every other problem that clinical boards present. The American Dental Association’s House of Delegates voted to phase out the use of human subjects in 2000. We still have not reached consensus on a reliable way to test for competency, with or without live patients.

Please read the American Student Dental Association’s white paper: “Use of Human Subjects in Clinical Licensure Examinations.” What summed the whole issue up for me was the quote from former JADA editor Dr. Laurence Meskin: “Is it ethical to use human subjects for the purpose of discovering incompetence?” The white paper reports that “4,500 patients a year receive treatment that is judged substandard.”

At least one regional board website states that candidates can find patients at local homeless shelters and the Salvation Army. I am a career community health dentist. These are the patients I care for. We consider them “vulnerable” populations. Many have undiagnosed and/or untreated health issues including tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, and HIV. Statistics tell us that there is a 20 percent to 33 percent incidence of serious untreated mental illness among the homeless. That is significantly larger than the 6 percent national average.

These patients are the least prepared to manage any adverse outcome. Immersing them in a high-pressure examination shows no concern for their safety and protection and is completely unethical. It is cruel to ask an inexperienced clinician in a high-stakes situation to take on these patients. It is shameful, and we must stop it right now.

After my last board, my mother told me how proud she was of me. I didn’t feel proud.

I felt like I was leaving the island in “Lord of the Flies.” I think regional boards have improved greatly since my day, but they are still flawed exams. For too many doctors, clinical boards represent a horrible rite of passage instead of a challenging test for competency.

I am proud of the American Student Dental Association and its passionate President (and University of Washington student) Sohaib Soliman. He and his fellow students have convinced our WSDA House of Delegates, our 11th District Caucus, and the ADA to rekindle the commitment to establish ethical and fair clinical boards. That is no small feat! We will continue to duke this out until we resolve it. We are never better than when we work together.

This is our chosen profession, and our problem to solve. Please join the conversation.

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Editor’s note: We recently reached out to Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler to find out why filing complaints is important for both consumers and providers.

A dental complaint from last April included language typically found when consumers believe they have been wronged: “Insurance company has declined treatment giving bogus excuses. We have submitted everything they have asked for twice before.”

The complaint involved denial of periodontal treatment. This prompted the consumer’s Bremerton-area dentist to also express frustration: “I EXPECT THIS TREATMENT TO BE COVERED BECAUSE THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WE HAVE SUBMITTED EVERYTHING THAT YOU HAVE ASKED. I WARNED YOU THAT I WOULD FILE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT.” What initially seemed like a clear-cut case eventually revealed a need for the dentist and insurer to clarify the necessary medical evidence. Within three weeks, the consumer received treatment, thanks in great part to the excellent work of an experienced advocate in my Consumer Advocacy program.

The advocate served as the go-between, asking questions, reviewing documentation, and getting answers.

It’s work that occurs on a daily basis in my office. We manage about 6,000 consumer complaints annually. These cover a vast array of insurance-related issues. More than 100 of them in the last year involved complaints about dental services. Most were for initial claim denials and payment issues.

Mike Kreidler Washington State Insurance Commissioner

There are 10 key reasons why people should file complaints with my office:

1. We want them

The mission of the Office of Insurance Commissioner is to protect consumers. Filing a complaint is the most important way to put a spotlight on a problem. Laws and regulations allow us to delve into issues in ways an individual cannot. Insurance companies pay attention when we call or write.

Data generated helps us spot trends.

Analyzing complaints may reveal practices that require a regulatory response that goes beyond disciplinary action.

2. Proven process

9. We do a great job

Our consumer team follows step-by-step procedures. Advocates make an initial assessment to quickly determine the appropriate course of action.

3. Saves you time

A knowledgeable advocate can quickly get to the heart of an issue and may be able to address the consumer’s concerns by simply answering questions.

4. We know our limits

My consumer advocates do not offer legal advice, act as attorneys, or force an insurer to take action if no laws are broken. And they don’t make medical judgments.

5. We’re not the cable company

When consumers call our office, they talk with a real person instead of working through a menu of options that may leave them frustrated.

6. We have legal muscle

My office can take enforcement action against a licensed person or insurance organization, if warranted. We can discipline and fine bad actors for proven misconduct. More serious harm can lead to suspension or revocation of insurance licenses.

In 2015 alone, our advocates helped consumers recover over $9 million related to insurance billings, refunds, and claimhandling issues.

10. It’s easy to do

You can contact our consumer advocates at 800-562-6900 or file a complaint online any time or day of the week: www.insurance.wa.gov/complaints-andfraud/file-a-complaint Mike Kreidler is currently serving his fifth term as Washington’s Insurance Commissioner. For more about the office’s work, read the 2015 annual report: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/about-oic/reports/oic-annual-reports

7. We dig deep

Responses we receive often address matters not previously known. This can be particularly valuable when the claim is small. If a consumer considers taking legal action, the information that a complaint generates may prove useful in determining whether litigation is appropriate.

8. Complaints are revealing

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The views expressed in all WSDA publications are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the official positions or policies of the WSDA.

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Filing a complaint offers quicker resolution of insurance issues

the washington state dental association foundation foundation news

FIRST LOOK:

WSDA FOUNDATION For years, the Washington Oral Health Foundation (WOHF) struggled to provide a robust list of services across the state. And while its intentions were honorable, WOHF lacked the funding, volunteers, and staff resources to make its long list of services a reality.

At once too small and too large, WOHF needed an overhaul. As we outlined in the WSDA News last May, the process began with an anonymous survey sent to 107 people, and led to a strategic review and planning process that culminated in series of recommendations aimed at making the foundation something worthy of respect both within and outside the dental community. More pragmatically, the work being done by the new foundation would have to be valuable enough for the dental community and corporate sponsors to rally behind and fund. Recently, the foundation board made significant and decisive moves in determining the work the foundation will do, and we’re excited to share this news with you.

Back to basics

In a bold move, all of the former foundation’s programs were scuttled, except for the Adopt-A-School and Children’s Referral programs. At that time, the board made sweeping changes based upon recommendations from the strategic planning process. First up: changing the name of the organization from the Washington Oral Health Foundation to the WSDA Foundation, or simply “the foundation.” As we reported in May, the name alone stymied fundraising efforts, and confused both WSDA members and the public, who weren’t aware of the connection between WOHF and the WSDA. Additionally, the foundation board voted to adopt a purpose statement for the organization, “Improving lives through dental health,” and determined three strategic goals for the foundation: awareness; collaboration; and education.

But the name change is the least of what is happening with the foundation. From structure to mission to composition, this is a grand overhaul, designed to make a difference in the state immediately.

Stronger collaboration with component societies

One of the most exciting recommendations to come out of the strategic planning process was to expand participation in the board to include representatives from component society foundation boards and other stakeholder groups. The foundation is in the process of recruiting leaders from component society foundations to serve on its board of directors. By including representation from the component society foundations, the WSDA Foundation hopes to dispel any notion that it and local dental society foundations are in competition with one

another, which had been an issue in the past. The WSDA Foundation hopes to collaborate with local dental societies in order to better serve those in need. Stay tuned for announcements on the WSDA Foundation board of directors very soon.

Fundraising and expenditure changes

The WSDA Foundation board of directors has taken substantial actions to simplify the foundation’s financials. On the expense side, costs of staffing the foundation’s work and all other administrative costs have been shifted to WSDA. This means that, going forward, every dollar donated to the WSDA Foundation will go towards specific initiatives tied to the foundation’s mission and not towards any administrative expense. Fundamentally, the WSDA Foundation is shifting away from a staffed, “working foundation” model and towards a “granting foundation” model that will make strategic investments in communities across the state.

The foundation’s board has also decided to discontinue the annual Phoneathon. Bracken Killpack, WSDA’s executive director explained, “The Phoneathon served a purpose for WOHF in the past but, ultimately, we believed it had run its course. Considerable volunteer and staff time was spent on the event, and many felt it was in direct competition with the fundraising efforts of local dental societies. Eliminating this fundraising campaign will allow the foundation to focus more on collaboration.” For now, the foundation will continue to collect contributions from the annual dues statement and corporate contributors. Eliminating all administrative costs from the budget will allow the foundation to simply spend whatever is raised on worthwhile programs. Continued thought will be given to the long-term funding of the foundation in the years ahead.

Shifting from children to adults

In its discussions about changing from a working foundation to a granting foundation, the board knew that the WSDA Foundation would need to focus on one or two things, and do them well.

Because of that, it made sense for the foundation to shift from providing programs that served children to funding programs serving adults, particularly Medicaid-eligible adults. For one, there are many programs across the state serving the dental needs of

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Funding a new residency in Port Angeles

Over the past several months, the WSDA Foundation board of directors had several discussions about what the foundation could do to invest in the dental safety net for adults. Each time, the conversation moved quickly to dental residency programs. Over the last decade, the number of dental residency positions has grown considerably. However, this growth has been primarily achieved along the I-5 corridor and in central Washington.

For the past several years, WSDA Directors Dr. Amy Winston and Dr. Todd Irwin and Northwest Dental Residency program director Dr. Mark Koday have been discussing the potential of establishing a dental residency program on the Olympic Peninsula.

Historically, the Olympic Peninsula has had a less robust dental safety net, especially for adults, when compared to the rest of the state. Clallam and Jefferson counties have typically had some of the lowest Medicaid utilization rates for Medicaid-eligible children and adults.

The trio of residency advocates approached the WSDA Board of Directors about WSDA helping get an Olympic Peninsula dental residency program off of the ground. In the long run, dental residency programs are sustainably funded through various federal government programs. However, startup costs for new residency programs need to be found elsewhere, including the funding needed to pay the stipend and benefit expenses of the dental resi-

dent. To that end, the WSDA board of directors asked the WSDA Foundation board of directors consider funding the first-year expenses of placing a dental resident in Port Angeles.

The WSDA Foundation recently announced that it has awarded a one-time grant of $55,000 to establish a new residency program in Port Angeles. The resident, who will be housed in the private practice of Dr. Irwin, will begin July 1, 2017. The new residency program has local community and component society support, and has received Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approval. The WSDA hopes to work with partners to establish additional residency programs in the future.

Showcasing the good works of dentists

Going forward, the WSDA Foundation intends to take a leading role in showcasing the good works that dentists do individually and in partnership with community organizations. Preliminary work on a common, charitable care brand that can be used by all charitable care programs in the state has begun. “A brand can help unify the good work that many individuals and organizations do separately,” Killpack explained, “This unification can demonstrate that collective action is being taking by the dental community to mitigate the barriers to care that currently exist in the dental safety net.” The foundation does not intend to take control of or credit for the work done by other organizations. Instead, the foundation intends to steward a brand that is available for use by many organizations and help document the actions and successes of all parties. The WSDA Foundation is seeking advice from WSDA, WSDA’s public affairs consultants, and others on how to execute this initiative.

Encouraging movement

We hope that you are excited about the newfound energy and action of the WSDA Foundation. We hope that you will consider supporting the work of the WSDA Foundation through a contribution on your annual dues statement. If you would like more information about the foundation or would like to get involved, please contact Brenda Berlin at brenda@wsda.org.

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children. It is largely accepted that in Washington, children are well covered, but additional work is needed for vulnerable adult populations. “By focusing on barriers to care for adults, the WSDA Foundation will be better aligned with the strategic objectives of the WSDA overall,” explained Killpack. “The WSDA Foundation can make investments in our dental safety net that support and enhance the Association’s advocacy efforts in Olympia. For example, instead of simply talking about the importance of dental residency programs as a tool to improve access for vulnerable adult populations, we can now put our money where our mouth is and make investments that create new residency programs where they are needed the most. The WSDA Foundation will help organized dentistry be more proactive in developing solutions that reduce barriers to care for the most vulnerable.”

The WSDA News recently sat down with Sohaib Soliman, a fourth-year student at the University of Washington School of Dentistry to talk with him about being the national president for ASDA, his future, and how he got to where he is. Soliman impressed many attending the WSDA House of Delegates, where he advocated passionately for changing clinical competency testing in Washington and the nation.

How did you get started in leadership roles?

I served as my student body president of the student government for my last two years of undergrad studies at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. From there I served as class president for two years at the UW, and then I was spring boarded into serving as the leader of the New Mexico Student coalition, leading all of the large student governments in the state.

We were lobbying to save the state scholarship that was important to students in New Mexico. I lobbied and testified at committee hearings, it was quite the experience and it helped when I moved to ASDA.

What path did you take to becoming president of ASDA?

I started at ASDA as the Chapter’s legislative liaison, working on legislative issues happening in Washington and following up with students after Dental Action Day. From there I transitioned to ASDA’s District 10 Cabinet, where I served as the district legislative chair for a year. As chair, I oversaw legislative affairs for the five states in the district: Washington, Oregon, Utah, Nevada and Arizona. The following year I was elected as the District Trustee.

From there I made the run for National President. The way it works is that everyone runs for the top office, the top three then have a run-off. The person with the most votes is elected president, the other two people become vice presidents.

How do you juggle school and the work of serving as ASDA president?

There are definitely a lot more travel days, conference calls and emails as the ASDA President than there are for the typical dental student, so I had to fine-tune my time management skills to make it work well. As far as school is concerned, some instructors have been supportive and others not as much. The Administration was especially supportive — Dr. Berg was instrumental in allowing me to accomplish both, because the position does take a lot of work, and it comes down to the ability to merge the two together.

Without Dr. Berg’s facilitation, it never would have happened for me. I’m gone most weekends with ASDA duties, and as soon as I return on Sunday I’ll be in the lab really late. I make up much of the time late at night. For the most part during the week I’m in class and then I make up some time by working with faculty. It feels like I’m living two lives – it’s been an interesting experience, but in some ways I feel like I’m in a self-study curriculum.

What are you passionate about — what was your platform?

You start developing your platform as you become more involved with ASDA. To be honest a lot of us had very similar plat-

forms because we share common goals, but the way we go about achieving those platforms is what separates us. We’re all passionate about advancing the rights and well-being of dental students.

Things like student debt, midlevel providers, dental schools and licensure are all hot-button issues for ASDA members. I focused on student debt and licensure, which I’m especially concerned about.

I’d like to give a huge shout out to the WSDA for passing HD-162016 at the House of Delegates, the resolution UW ASDA worked so hard on regarding clinical licensure exams. It’s the first time that the WSDA has taken a stance on the issue, and it was great to see it come forward at the House. To be honest, the largest roadblock we’re facing as students is a misunderstanding of what it is that we’re trying to achieve. All of the parties involved, the WSDA, students, the state dental board, and the dental community, are on the same page in regard to protecting the public and making sure that graduating students are competent. We need to do a better job of educating the key stakeholders about our proposed plan and how we intend to accomplish what we want. We want to keep education and testing standards high, and keep the public safe while eliminating the ethical issues we face today. People assume that we’re trying to eliminate clinical competency testing, but that’s not the case at all. We’re advocating a portfolio model that allows for a more longitudinal look at actual patients of record.

In regard to student debt, it has long been a focus for ASDA. There are several parts of the issue. We need to find additional funding to support loan repayment programs, and we need to decrease the rate at which students can borrow, whether they choose government loans, subsidized products or unsubsidized loans.

We need to allow students to refinance their loans. The truth is that these options don’t address the underlying cause of debt in the first place, they only alleviate the symptoms. The core issue is that dental schools are shifting increased costs to the students because state funding is decreasing, and reimbursement rates from programs like Medicaid and Apple care is decreasing, which in turn means less money subsidizing dental education. We’re seeing patients who have no other place to go, but they’re draining our resources. There are a lot of issues coming into play and no simple solutions to the funding problems.

What’s next when you graduate?

Since I am considering staying in school an additional six years for oral surgery, I would definitely consider getting involved in ROAAOMS, which is the student/resident section of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. I’ve always had a passion for change and advocacy, so I don’t ever see myself not serving in some capacity.

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JENNINGS TAKES POST

Dr. Mary Jennings has served as the editor of the WSDA News for more than seven years, and in that time, we’ve seen requests to reprint her editorials increase dramatically. To date, the ADA has reprinted or published six of her editorials, and scads of state publications have used her work, as well. So it was no surprise that she was recently enlisted to help right the ship of the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists (AADEJ) by serving as its Vice President. Current President Dr. Virginia Merchant has always admired Jennings’ straightforward writing style, and knew she’d be an asset to the organization, which like so many others, has seen its membership decline in recent years.

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AADEJ VEEP:

Like Merchant, you’ve probably enjoyed Jennings’ work in this magazine, but there’s a lot you probably don’t know about her. She’s a Renaissance woman who paints, throws pots, works in silver and gold, is a glass artist, and enjoys working with fiber. Art comes naturally to Jennings, whose parents and siblings all had one artistic skill or another. It’s likely that at least some of that innate artistic ability comes from Jennings’ rich cultural heritage. Though you might not guess it, she’s part Choctaw and Chickasaw and a direct descendant of James Logan Colbert, a Scots trader who married three Chickasaw women. His son, Levi Colbert, was the civil chief of the Chickasaws who negotiated the tribe’s removal to Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears with President Andrew Jackson. Yet another Chickasaw relation of Jennings’ rode with Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders.

Her fascinating and diverse personal history has informed both her life and career, and is often reflected in her writing. Nearly all of her 26 years practicing dentistry has been carried out in Indian Health and community health clinics, and that empathetic voice comes through in her editorials. Now, as the dental director for Seattle Children’s Hospital’s Odessa Brown Clinic, she is continuing that legacy of community service. Recently, we sat down with Jennings to talk about this new challenge with the AADEJ, and why it’s important to her, as well as to young writers.

Jennings’ work has already started, and her current objective is to figure out the best way to communicate with the organization’s members. “When you think about it, young people text and email all day and easily communicate this way,” she said. “It may be that a blog is a better way to reach out to AADEJ’s members to encourage their involvement. I am not that medium’s target audience. There are interesting opportunities here. We have to reach out. There are a lot of people writing out there who are not even aware of us an organization.”

Jennings will work on funding, too. “We need money to attract good speakers and find ways to bring value to our editors without raising our dues — the same challenge that the WSDA wrestles with every year,” she explained. “Both the ICD and the ADA donate small sums of money, but we need more. We are looking at sponsorship for our meetings. We are small, but we do happen to be loud.”

Next, Jennings’ has tasked herself with figuring out how to build coalitions within the membership, and finding exercises that allow more members to work collaboratively at the conference. “We find the Q&A sessions work well,” she said, “but obviously they only work with attendees. I’m looking forward to engaging young writers who don’t currently attend the conference. We’re doing that everywhere these days – in life, work, and at the WSDA. We all have to engage, make it meaningful, and make our conference interesting enough to want to attend.”

Renaissance woman

Defining the focus

Jennings’ first order of business will be to ascertain why the organization has seen its membership decline, and why it remains a largely non-diverse group, when even the membership of the ADA has become more diverse. “We’re trying to build membership for sure. I’ll help plan next

Getting the ball rolling

Using her personal experience

Jennings will be able call upon experiences she has had as a member of some of organized dentistry’s most prestigious organizations: the Pierre Fauchard Academy; the International College of Dentists; and the American College of Dentists,

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where she is currently the Vice Chair of the Washington Division. “I look to the leadership of those organizations, and realize that we need to find members like Sue Hollingsworth, Deck Barnes, and Barry Feder, who are great networkers,” said Jennings.

“My hope is that we’ll do the same with the AADEJ. Find great boosters within the organization, and let them do their stuff. ” Because of Jennings’ work on the ADA’s Council of Government Affairs, she knows the ADA’s Washington, D.C. lobbyists and some of the attorneys who work for the ADA. “I have go-to people who I can tap into when I need to talk with someone about details, which can be invaluable,” she said. “For instance, the person I’ve talked with about amalgam is the one who presents amalgam issues to the United Nations for the ADA. It was amazing working with a world expert!

I would like to see us carve a conduit with the ADA and other information hubs for all of the AADEJ members to use, so they can fact-check or otherwise look for hidden land mines in stories before they are published.”

Change starts at home

Jennings certainly has challenges ahead of her. Clinical journals rarely run the kind of pieces she enjoys writing, just as the WSDA News rarely includes clinical content, other than the “Clinical Corner” column, because of the headaches associated with verifying content. But Jennings would like to see some of the other publications expand to include more diverse subject matter, such as social issues, to attract a younger audience. She likes pointing a harsh light on injustice or just “bad form.”

“One of our dentists called me an iconoclast, someone who tears things down. I consider myself a socially responsible iconoclast. I tear down bad things to build better,” said Jennings. “Our nation just made a sharp political shift. Rather than complain, we need to seek opportunities to improve healthcare and other social issues. There is no reason why we cannot build better, and there’s no reason we shouldn’t be writing about it.” She also sees it as a way to get younger writers involved, to have them ”get outside” of issues that only affect dentists.

“The WSDA News is reaching out to younger dentists and new voices,” she explained. “I think this is exciting. I’m excited about what we’re doing here at the News because we’re putting our money where our mouth is by bringing on some new talent. We had some amazing writers come forward who were interested in writing for the magazine, and we’re excited about what the future holds for us. If we can take our new strategy to the AADEJ and show them how well it has worked for us, maybe others will give it a try, and we’ll see a whole new cadre of writers on the scene.

It’s worth a shot!”

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year’s conference, and I will plan the following year’s conference on my own,” said Jennings. “We want to increase our visibility. We used to have around 300 members, and we currently have about 150. There are actually a lot of writers in the industry, but things have gotten somewhat fragmented. We have technical writers, JADA writers, science writers, and then a cadre of us who do informational magazines.

It’s a tough group to find common ground with, because they all have different needs.

I want to see who we’ve lost, and see if any one or more groups represent a statistical significance or not. I want to see if we’re aiming our programs too broadly. We may be. I’m still very new to this and haven’t determined anything yet. Finally, we need to identify young people who could be involved but aren’t, and try to interest them in what we’re doing.”

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“I think they brought me on board because Virginia likes the way I write,” said Jennings. “She’s delightful, and a quiet, bookish person. I have been around a long time and have learned what it takes to be a dental editor. I tend to want to be a little ‘disruptive,’ to use a phrase so popular these days. This organization needs some of that, certainly. Virginia and I had a ‘quiet, nerd girl conversation’ that started a couple of years back and has continued to this day, so I wasn’t wholly surprised when she asked me to participate. My mother told me to never say no to opportunity because you would never know what you’ve missed unless you go. But the main reason I said yes is because Rob Bahnsen, WSDA’s Managing Editor, and I had talked about the AADEJ needing some help, and I knew that with his skills we could at least bump it up another notch.”

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YOUR NEW PNDC STAFF

Left to right: Sarah Quigley, Emily Rademacher, CMP

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Emily Rademacher, CMP Sarah Quigley

The WSDA News recently sat down with both women to talk about what their roles with the Association will be. Some of the division of duties have yet to be sorted out. At press time Rademacher had been with WSDA just over a month, and Quigley barely a week, so you’ll pardon if the dust is still settling. What is certain is that their work with the Association will include much more than just managing the Conference. For instance, the two will take the lead for the WSDA Academy, and other events. Rademacher says that the division of labor will evolve as they discover their individual strengths, adding, “I see Sarah starting out along the lines of her job description, working with exhibitors and programs like the Academy, but I see her growing and hopefully taking on additional aspects of the PNDC. I’m not sure how things will evolve, but if I’m going to focus on the future, I’ll need to get some of those details off my plate and onto hers. For now, it will be handled much like it was in the past.”

Hitting the ground running

Rademacher and Quigley are joining the event in the middle of things, as the 2017 PNDC was largely already planned.

Rademacher will look at past survey and focus group data, along with any new data she mines this year, to create her path forward for 2018. For this event, she was tasked with following through on the stellar work of the Committee on PNDC, as well as that of her predecessor. Rademacher has been busy organizing and getting the lay of the land, and, as she says, “figuring out how and what the PNDC committee does…how we work together. That just takes time. And it’s made harder because Sarah is new, too, so we don’t have a connection to the history of the event.

Life before the WSDA

Rademacher comes to the WSDA with a raft of experience, having directed many meetings like the PNDC, as well as some many times larger than ours, while doing work for associations in Washington, D.C., and later working as a vendor with Microsoft. While she cites the Microsoft experience as invaluable, she’s happy to scale back, saying, “I’m an association girl at heart. The work here is very similar to the work I did in D.C. There is a buildup to an event, the event happens, and then you

decompress. In my last job, there was no decompression time. I went from the stress of one show right into the next. I feel like there is more of a rhythm here. It’s steadier.”

Unexpected advantage

Rademacher has another advantage of sorts, as both her father and grandfather were dentists and longtime members of the Oregon State Dental Association. “I don’t know if I have the inside scoop or anything, though I did work for my father for five summers as a receptionist and front office assistant,” she says. “It was one of the first places that I learned about customer service, and that there were always going to be challenging patients. I’m certainly not an expert, but I do feel that it gives me a unique perspective.”

Quigley is a recent WSU grad who comes to the Association with experience in conferences and events. She interned with Visit Seattle, an organization that markets the city as a destination for conferences and visitors alike, and worked for the Seattle Sheraton. Through the two organizations, she had hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and running smaller events, and helped with planning and logistics for Visit Seattle’s Hospitality Suite at the U.S. Open. “I’m really organized,” says Quigley, “which helps in the process. I spent a good deal of time onsite when I worked at Visit Seattle, so I got to see how events are planned and managed. I had the chance to get a feel for large-scale events and trade shows there. I love being a part of an event behind the scenes, seeing a show through from start to finish, and the satisfaction of seeing everything come together and work.”

Gearing up

Rademacher and Quigley are excited about the WSDA work ahead. Still, they know there are bound to be challenges.

Rademacher says, “I love seeing people attend an event that I’ve worked on, and I love seeing an event come together. It can get intense for a while and then it’s over, and hopefully you’re basking in the glow of a job well done, and you can celebrate how it all came together. And sure, there are bumps along the way, but we can handle those with a smile and coffee. We will address any problem that comes up and do our best to rectify the situation.”

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Division of duties

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The Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, other than being an amazing CE resource in the region, is the WSDA’s largest source of non-dues revenue, so it follows that we’d want the best crew coordinating the event. This year, it will be run by a brand-new team of people who will work directly with Kainoa Trotter, WSDA’s Assistant Executive Director.

Emily Rademacher, CMP, will serve as the WSDA’s Director of Continuing Education and Events, and Sarah Quigley will serve as Continuing Education and Events Coordinator.

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST’S PREMIER CONTINUING DENTAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE

H A YEAR’S WORTH OF CE Dentists and Hygienists, you can complete your yearly CE requirements at the PNDC for one low price. A Conference badge allows you to attend any, and as many, lectures as you want at no additional cost.

H RECENT GRAD RECEPTION Dentists 0-5 years out of dental school or residency are invited to enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers with friends and colleagues at this event, held exclusively for recent graduates. Don’t forget that WSDA member recent grads get a discount on their registration fee!

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H SIP & SAVE RECEPTION Join your friends in the Exhibit Hall for the annual Sip & Save Reception on Thursday evening in the PNDC Exhibit Hall at Meydenbauer Center. Complimentary drinks and appetizers provided!

first look H SATURDAY SESSIONS

We have expanded our Saturday sessions to give you even more class options!

Join us on Saturday to hear from UW School of Dentistry faculty as they present important clinical updates in various disciplines. Included will be presentations of course syllabi, teaching materials and step-by-step methods for some of the most important procedures to be learned to become an outstanding general dentistry practitioner.

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MENTOR RECEPTION

Photos courtesy of Steve Steinberg, UWSoD

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Photos, this page top, left to right: Dr. Molly McIntosh, Sina Mousavi, and Dr. Carolyn Shaw.

Bottom, left to right: Ryan Tam, Dr. Mai Phan and Clara Felker. Opposite page top left, left to right: Jessica Lattimer and Dr. Mike Buehler. Top right, left to right: Dr. Ashley Ulmer and Emily Gimness. Bottom, left to right: Dr. Randy Ogata and Lindsay Theda.

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mentor reception a big hit

Thank you to all of the WSDA members and UW dental students who attended the WSDA/UW Dental Alumni Mentor Reception on Oct. 13. The reception, sponsored by WDIA and held in Touchdown Terrace at Husky Stadium, was the largest we’ve hosted in several years, with more than 170 member dentists and UW dental students in attendance!

Held annually on the University of Washington campus, the Mentor Reception gives WSDA members and UW dental students matched through the WSDA Mentor Program a chance to meet up outside of their otherwise hectic work and school schedules.

Learn more about the WSDA Mentor Program at http://tinyurl.com/WSDAMentor.

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Incredible Turnout at 2016 Mentor Reception

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ELECTION RECAP Overview

With Washington’s mail-in voting, results can be slow to trickle in. Ballots must have been postmarked or deposited into a drop box by the Nov. 8 general election deadline. That means many ballots are not counted until days or even weeks later, and close races see leads change as additional ballots are received and counted. At the time of this writing, two weeks after the election, more than 21,000 ballots remain uncounted statewide. Election results must be certified by each county by Nov. 29. Overall, nearly 79 percent of Washington’s 4.2 million registered voters cast ballots in this election.

Statewide Races

About half of the statewide executive offices were open races this year, with their incumbents electing not to run for another term.

Incumbent Gov. Jay Inslee (D) held his seat in the executive office with over 54 percent of the vote against challenger Bill Bryant’s (R) 45.58 percent. Inslee will begin his second four-year term this Januar.

After 20 years holding the office, Lt. Gov. Brad Owen (D) announced last May that he would not seek re-election. Many sitting legislators were drawn to the open seat, but Sen. Cyrus Habib (D) and Marty McClendon (R) fought their way through a 10-candidate primary to the two spots on the general election ballot. In the end, Habib won by almost the exact margin by which Inslee held his seat.

The State Treasurer is responsible for the long- and short-term safety and security of the state’s money. Because of Washington’s unique “Top 2” primary system, this general election race offered voters the choice between two Republican candidates.

Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson won this seat with more than 58 percent of the vote over financial consultant Michael Waite.

Former Rep. Chris Reykdal (D) will become the state’s new Superintendent of Public Instruction, overseeing the state’s K-12 education, winning by just over 1 percent of the vote.

Washington’s new State Auditor, responsible for holding state and local governments accountable for the use of public resources, will be Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy (D). She bested Sen. Mark Miloscia (R) with just over 52 percent of the vote. Miloscia will retain his seat in the Senate.

Mike Kreidler (D) will retain his seat as Insurance Commissioner, having beaten Republican Richard Schrock with 58 percent of the vote. Kreidler has held the office, which is responsible for regulating the state’s insurance industry, since 2000.

Secretary of State Kim Wyman (R) and Attorney General Bob Ferguson (D) retained their seats. Additionally, Barbara Madsen, Charles Wiggins, and Mary Yu, the three Supreme Court justices up for re-election, easily retained their seats, all with margins greater than 57 percent.

State Senate

The Senate is currently controlled by a 26-23 margin by the Majority Coalition Caucus (MCC), which consists of 25 Republicans and one Democrat. In 2016, four toss-up seats were hotly contested. More than $10 million was spent on those four seats alone. Democrats needed to prevail in three of the four races to regain the majority. In the end, they fell short of that mark, but did narrow the gap. Senate control remains with the MCC, which will hold a 25-24 majority. Due to the sad passing of one senator and the elections to different offices by up to three others, there will be several appointments this year that will stand for special election next year.

State House of Representatives

The Democrats currently control the House by a 50-48 margin. On election night, there were 11 toss-up seats, seven held by Republicans and four by Democrats. If the election was finalized based on the results counted on Nov. 8, the Democrats would have picked up two seats to hold the House by 52-48. However, as additional ballots were received and counted, that margin narrowed.

As it now stands, Democrats have retained a 50-48 majority despite several seats changing parties. The Legislature’s sole dentist member, Rep. Michelle Caldier (R-26) easily retained her seat with almost 59 percent of the vote.

Ballot Initiatives

While there were several state and local measures on the ballot this year, three statewide and two local initiatives are worth noting.

I-732 proposed to establish a significant tax on carbon-related energy sources in Washington State. If enacted, it would have resulted in significant cost increases in motor vehicle fuel, aviation fuel, natural gas, and electricity. The environmental community was split on this measure. In the end, it appears this measure failed by a margin of over 59 percent.

I-1433 would raise the minimum wage from $9.47 per hour to $13.50 over the next four years and require paid sick leave. This initiative passed with over 57 percent of the vote.

I-1464 failed with a 46.29 percent to 53.71 percent vote. It would have established a public financing mechanism for campaigns, significantly prohibited lobbyists and government relations employees of associations from advising their clients, and severely restricted business interests from contributing to campaigns if they are, in any way, considered public contractors. Unions would not have had any of the same restrictions.

The third iteration of the Sound Transit plan – ST3 – proposes $54 billion in transit spending over the next 25 years. The measure, which covers parts of Pierce and Snohomish counties and all of King County, relies on a significant increase in property taxes, as well as sales tax and motor vehicle excise tax revenues. Leads in King and Snohomish counties overrode the measure’s rejection in Pierce County, with the final result at around 55 percent in support of the measure.

Finally, 52 percent of Olympia voters rejected an initiative that would have created an income tax to pay for college tuition. While specific to the city of Olympia, if passed, the initiative could have been a test case for the rest of the state. A challenge of its constitutionality would have been a likely opportunity to determine

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election recap

For all of the activity and angst that accompanied campaign season this year, the 2016 general election brought little overall change to Washington State, particularly for the races that would have the greatest impact on organized dentistry. In the end, if current election results hold, the net result for control of the Washington State Legislature remains about where it started: Gov. Jay Inslee maintains control of the State’s Executive Office; Republicans, with the help of one Democrat, will maintain control of the Senate; and Democrats will keep their nearly two decades’ control of the State House.

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SEATTLE/KING COUNTY CLINIC

For the third year in a row, WSDA member dentists from around the area rolled up their sleeves to deliver dental care at the Seattle-King County Clinic to those most in need: the working poor, homeless, and people without dental insurance. The event delivered much more than dental care. Healthcare assessments, physical exams, vision screenings, eyeglass distribution, wound care, and immunizations were also offered. A third of the people receiving care reported having no health insurance, and nearly half said they simply couldn’t afford care. continued on page 29

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This page: Key arena is transformed into a large-scale dental clinic. Opposite page: Dr. Brad Weinstein signals for a new patient.

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member news king county clinic Photos, this page, clockwise from top left: Man, those CUBS! Dr. Steve Albright met a fellow Cub fan and they happily posed for a pic; a doctor and his staff consult on a case, Dr. Brittany Dean, chair of the event; Dr. Mike Karr chats with a member of the dental team at the event.

Photos, oppositge page, top to bottom: Dr. Jean-Paul Banh observies Dr. Alaa Yassin, Dr. Michael LaMarche works on a patient.

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The majority of patients reported they were King, Pierce, and Snohomish county residents.

Patients also traveled from Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Mason, Okanagan, Skagit, Spokane, Thurston, Whatcom, and Yakima counties.

This year, $3.94 million in healthcare services were provided, and more than 3,900 people donated time, expertise, and services to more than 4,400 people seeking attention. Jennifer Freimund, Executive Director of the Seattle-King County Dental Society, said, “SKCDS is very proud of our many members and their dental teams, who volunteered for the four-day Key Arena clinic. While this free clinic does not address the important long- term solution of finding true dental homes for these patients, our members were glad to address as many dental needs as they could.”

One of WSDA’s best helps run the show

We recently touched base with this year’s event chair, WSDA member Dr. Brittany Dean (who served as co-chair last year) to get her impressions of the event, the needs it meets, and why our participation is so important. “This is one of my favorite times to see WSDA members in action.

You see their faces light up just as brightly as the patients,” said Dean. “I believe that the dentists of this state have big hearts and want to help, but there can be a lot of obstacles to doing that. The best part of this clinic is getting to put people who need dental care together with those who are overjoyed to be able to provide it for them.” Dean has been working on the front lines for years now, even before she graduated from the UW, where she served as an ASDA Trustee and later as the national Vice President for the organization.

The King County Clinic, which began as a Remote Area Medical event three years ago, is a vital resource in the community. This year alone, the squadron of dentists who participated in the event delivered more than $2 million in care to 2,485 patients in four days — an increase of a little more than 350 patients over last year. From extractions to crowns and everything in between, the array of services offered is astounding. Our hats are off to the hundreds of dentists and dental office staff who work tirelessly during the four-day event. Event organizers have said that dental care is the greatest need among those flocking to the yearly event.

And while events like this are splashy and tend to garner a lot of media attention, they don’t resolve the underlying issues of funding and access. For the vast majority of patients seeking dental care in clinics such as these, it isn’t an issue of access, it’s an issue of lack of funding for Medicaid services in the state. Dean explains, “It is easy to imagine that between expanded dental Medicaid coverage and private dental insurance, the dental needs of patients in the state would be successfully met, but I know from my previous work in a community health center that that’s not true. Patients would wait for months to be seen, and then months again before they could get in for an appointment to start to receiving care. So-called private dental insurance does not go very far for patients who require disease stabilization, and then rehabilitation of missing or brokendown teeth. And then, of course, there is a huge population who does not have any dental benefit.

That means people have to choose between paying for dental care or taking care of other needs for themselves or their family. The Seattle-King County Clinic offers those people a break by taking care of one issue that is significant to that person, often something that causes them pain or makes them self-conscious. However, we know that to really ensure health, patients require comprehensive care and regular follow-up. The ultimate goal is for each person in Washington to have a dental home with a dentist who knows them and knows their mouth and can monitor for changes that could signal oral problems or underlying systemic health problems.”

For that to happen, the state would need to increase Medicare funding so that private dentists could take more patients covered by the insurance, and even that would not likely be enough.

Currently state funding covers just $.25 on the dollar for adult Medicaid patients, which means many dentists limit the number they see. Dean elaborates, “Funding of dental programs, such as Medicaid, does play a significant role in eliminating barriers to care. Data from many states shows that an increase of reimbursement rates increases the number of participating providers and the numbers of patients treated. Expansion of post-graduate general dentistry residency programs (GPRs and AEGDs) also has the potential to put more dentists in the areas where patients need them the most.”

Dean offered her thanks, saying, “The Seattle-King County Clinic is only possible due to generous support from multiple sources, including the generosity of our volunteer WSDA dentists.

Just like with our dental treatment planning, when we address acute needs first and then look to stabilize the rest of the mouth, we need to shift the pattern of care from one-time emergency care to continuity of care. Treatment, prevention, and education in dental offices can save time, money, and pain. Without your help, thousands in the state might still be in pain today.”

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2016 ADA CONVENTION:

Left to right are Dr. Mary Jane Hanlon, Chair of Reference Committee E (Membership and Related Matters), Dr. Carol Summerhays, ADA President, Dr. Amy Cook, Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin Executive Director of the ADA, and Dr. Laura Williams

Writing the book

The procedural guidelines are important because, Williams said, “There is no specific ’Caucus Duty Chair‘ document.

So we put together a task force this year to review issues and become more organized. Caucuses handle their business in a wide variety of ways. Some of them are very parliamentary, similar to the House in Washington, and others are very informal, the way the 11th district has been historically. This year, we added in a little formality, which helped us to get through some issues more quickly and kept the meeting from dragging out. There are around 40 people in our caucus, plus staff, and everyone is encouraged to share ideas and viewpoints, so there were 50-plus voices at any time.” It was at the meetings where all of Williams’ hard work came to fruition, and her careful planning, effort, and energy all came together. “I think it was very successful. I worked with delegates from five states, and I felt that we were able to put together a caucus that worked as a cohesive unit,” she said. “It was exciting and fulfilling to be a part of that. During the year, I made sure that everyone got the information they needed, and that everyone felt

that they had representation on a task force or committee, which can be a tough order.”

Williams plans to run for a delegate position one last time because she enjoys the process immensely. “I believe that having a delegate with experience, especially as a caucus chair, can be useful. I like representing dentists from all over the country,” she said. “I like continuing the process with integrity, and it’s important to me that young dentists see the pride in the profession that I have, even if there are not many young dentists at the ADA House.”

Dr. Amy Cook: first-time delegate

Dr. Amy Cook is really just starting out in her ADA House experience arc. Although she had served as a WSDA Delegate twice (and introduced a resolution this year to encourage dentists to “Take Five” Medicaid patients, which passed overwhelmingly), she’d never been to the ADA House. She was frustrated with insurance companies and their unfair practices and strident in her belief that dentists should continue to be a “thorn in the side of the insurance industry on behalf of our patients and organized dentistry.”

While at a Seattle-King County caucus, Cook heard about an opportunity to have her voice heard as an alternate delegate at the ADA House, and immediately signed up. She has already expressed an interest in participating again next year because, for the most part, she loved the experience.

Cook explained: “As an alternate delegate, “they made it very easy for us to be involved.

The only thing we could not do was vote for the President-elect, which was fine. As far as speaking from the floor, delegates were amenable to swapping out, so that alternates had an opportunity to be on the floor and speak. WSDA executive director Bracken Killpack made sure that everything was arranged for us to participate, and that our questions were answered. We were encouraged to participate 100 percent. I didn’t feel that I was left out of the process at all. I was impressed our district Caucus Chair Laura Williams came to me to make sure that my questions were answered.”

Later at the House, Williams helped Cook connect with key people to get to the bottom of a confusing resolution. Cook explained, “I had a question and I met with

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Laura to get some clarity about an issue.

She also felt that it was a little unclear, so she took me directly to the speaker, who was also unsure. The President and Executive Director of the ADA were sitting there, and they joined in the discussion and helped as well. When I introduced myself to Dr. Kathleen O’Loughlin, executive director of the ADA, she said that she’d heard of me because of legislation I had written in Washington. It was great to be able to meet her.” On the downside, mic time was hard to come by at the House due to the scale of the meeting and the liberal use of parliamentary procedure. “I didn’t feel that I got to be heard, in part because of the rule that anyone can call for an immediate vote. I tried to speak once, but someone called the vote,” said Cook. “To be frank, since most of the House voted against that particular resolution, I probably wouldn’t have made a difference. It’s a long-standing parliamentary procedure, however, and it is used in Washington, too. Regardless, I thought it was a great meeting overall.”

We’re proud as an Association to have people like Drs. Williams and Cook representing our state in the national forum. We commend all who served at the 2016 ADA House:

2016 Delegates

Dr. D. Michael Buehler Dr. Ronald Dahl Dr. Bryan C. Edgar Dr. Linda Edgar Dr. Bruce P. Kinney Dr. Bernard J. Larson Dr. David Minahan Dr. Gregory Y. Ogata Dr. Sammy B. Pak Dr. Oleg Shvartsur Dr. Mark Walker Dr. Laura Williams

2016 Alternate Delegates Dr. Theodore Baer Dr. Douglas Coe Dr. Amy Cook Dr. John Gibbons Dr. Charlie Hall Dr. Mary Jennings Dr. Olga Ortuzar Dr. Cynthia Pauley Dr. Mary Smith

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Dr. Laura Williams: A seasoned pro Williams is no stranger to dental politics, having served on the WSDA Board of Directors, as a delegate to the ADA house for nine years, and as a WSDA House delegate for 13 years. In her role as caucus chair, she served as “a facilitator, coordinator, and communicator,” although there were no specific duties. “Essentially,” she explained, “I set up meetings and conference calls, and worked really closely with 11th District Trustee Dr. Rick Asai to make sure that caucus members were well-informed about issues that would be in the spotlight at the House. We developed strategies to move issues forward or to support other caucuses with their issues.” Additionally, Williams told the News that she oriented new delegates so that they would be able to participate in the House immediately, and coordinated several task forces to address specific goals. One was related to an anesthesia resolution that was to come before the House; the other was in reference to procedural guidelines of the 11th District Caucus.

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Dentists choose to represent Washington at the ADA House of Delegates for many different reasons, but for most, it’s an opportunity to be heard among peers, to make a difference in the way the national organization is managed, and to help influence the direction of organized dentistry in the country. The WSDA News recently reached out to a new ADA alternate delegate, Dr. Amy Cook, as well as a seasoned veteran who this year served as the 11th District Caucus Chair, Dr. Laura Williams, to find out about their recent experiences at the ADA Annual Meeting.

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DR. BARRY FEDER, PIERRE FAUCHARD PRESIDENT, 2017

Photo, clockwise from top: Dr. Feder (center) with WSDA colleagues: left to right: Drs. Oleg Shvarstur, Ron Dahl, Mark Walker, David Minahan, Bryan Edgar and Linda Edgar, Dr. Oleg Shvarstur and Dr. Mark Walker, Dr. Barry Feder addresses the crowd.

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dr. barry feder elected pierre fauchard president

Recently, WSDA member Dr. Barry Feder assumed the role of President of the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Academy. The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an honorary dental service organization that was founded in 1936 by Dr. Elmer S. Best, a Minnesota dentist. The mission of the Academy is to recognize and grow leaders in the dental profession, their communities, and society. Congratulations, Dr. Feder!

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WSDA Practice for Sale Event PRACTICE FOR

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017 Location: WSDA Office, 126 NW Canal St, Seattle, WA 98107 Time: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (doors open at 8:00 a.m.)

Cost: Free!

Are you looking to buy or sell a practice in 2017? Let the WSDA help. The Practice for Sale Event, held in a “speed dating” style, will give you quality face-to-face time with other members who are looking to buy or sell a practice.

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During the event, buyers and sellers will meet with one another in a series of 12-minute appointments. Each seller will have a private room in the WSDA office in which to hold interviews. Appointments will be scheduled by buyers on a first-come, first-served basis the morning of the event.

Visit wsdasource.org/events/practiceforsale to register!

Join the Celebration for the

150th Anniversary of the ADA Code of Ethics

Proudly promote your ADA membership in your office.

When a person has a better understanding of the Code of Ethics, 69% are more likely to choose an ADA member dentist.*

There are 5 promises all ADA member dentists make to their patients. Share them today by linking to MouthHealthy.org/ ADAmember.

Visit the ADA Member Center during the ADA Annual Meeting for 150th Code of Ethics information and commemorative giveaways.

*2015 American Dental Association Code of Ethics Consumer Survey

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December 13 WSDA President Dr BJ Larson Chuckanut Manor

January 10 Dr David Cummins · The Herbst Appliance BG&CC

February 10 Midwinter Meeting Bruce Christopher · Are We Having Fun Yet? Four Points by Sheraton, Bellingham

March 14 Dr Jacob Burry · Modern Endodontic Techniques Max Dale’s Mt Vernon

April 11 Matt Babick · Fraud Prevention BG&CC

May 9 TBA

Pierce County Dental Society Upcoming Meetings

Register Online At: www.pcdentists.org All General Membership Meetings: 2 CE Credits, Cost: $41.00 (meal included)

January 17 Dr. Joel Berg · January GMM 5:30 p.m. Social Tacoma Country & Golf Club

February 28 Dr. Mostafa Norooz · February GMM

February 28 Who Has Sleep Apnea? Can Dentists Help All Of Them?

Dr. Stephen Carstensen

Sheraton Bellevue Hotel, 100 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 455-3330 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Credits: 2 Offered by: The Dental Group, LLC

March 10 The Pankey Institute Speakers: Simplifying and “Selling” the Complex Case: Moving Past Insurance Entitlement Considerations in Achieving Exquisite Restorative Dentistry: Preparations & Provisionalization Dr. Mark T. Murphy · Dr. Dale Sorenson Lynnwood Convention Center Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Credits: 7 Sponsored by: Snohomish County Dental Society, UW

April 25 Annual Officer Installation and Member Recognition event Dr. Bernard Larson · Dr. Sherwin Shinn Location: Salty’s on Alki, 1936 Harbor Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126 (206) 937-1600 Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Credits: 2 Sponsored by: WDIA

May 12 Management of The Fearful Dental Patient; Drugs, Death and Dentistry featuring Dr. Stanley F. Mal a.m.ed, DDS The Fearful Dental Patient - a.m. Session Drugs, Death and Dentistry - p.m. Session

Bellevue Westin Hotel, 600 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 638-1000 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Credits: 7 Sponsored by: Washington AGD, SKCDS and UW SOD

5:30 p.m. Social Tacoma Country & Golf Club

March 21, 2017 Brad McPhee · March GMM 5:30 p.m. Social Tacoma Country & Golf Club

April 18 Dr. Steve Hannon · April GMM/Installation of New Officers 5:30 p.m. Social Tacoma Country & Golf Club

Seattle-King County Dental Society January 24 Addiction Medicine: Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Dr. Stephen Markus Crowne Plaza Seattle Downtown, 1113 6th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 · (206) 464-1980 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Credits: 2 Sponsored by: SnS Business Solutions

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ACROSS THE STATE Want to be included in this listing? Send your component society or study group listing to Managing Editor Rob Bahnsen at rob@wsda.org.

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Mount Baker District Dental Society

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Contact the SCDS office for more details or to register for any meeting. All SCDS General Membership meetings are held at the Mill Creek Country Club starting at 6 p.m. with a Social Hour, followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. and a one hour CE progr a.m. at 7:30 p.m.

February 15 Mr. Robert Spector · The Nordstrom Way Guide to Dental Practices · SCDS General Meeting Mill Creek Country Club Credits: 1

March 10 Two Pankey Institute Speakers: Dr. Mark Murphy · Simplifying and Selling the Complex Case: Moving Past Insurance Entitlement Dr. Dale Sorenson · Considerations in Achieving Exquisite Restorative Dentistry: Preparation and Provisionalization Lynnwood Convention Center Annual Seminar co-sponsored with SKCDS and UWSOD. Save money with Early-Bird registration.

For details and registration go to: www.skcds.org Credits: 7

March 15 Dr. Dolphine Oda · Oral Pathology, TBA SCDS General Meeting Mill Creek Country Club Credits: 1

April 19 Dr. Rhonda Savage · Dealing with Difficult People SCDS General Meeting

Mill Creek Country Club Joint meeting with Snohomish Co. Dental Hygiene Society Credits: 1.5 Dentists and staff welcome to attend.

April 28 BLS for Healthcare Providers & First Aid Courses Presented by I Know CPR

BLS: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

First Aid: Noon - 3:00 p.m.

I Know CPR, Everett Advance Registration Required. Contact the SCDS office.

May 17 SCDS General Meeting WSDA President, Dr. BJ Larson · WSDA Update & Current Issues Credits: 1

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Want to help shape dentistry’s future? You can start at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

The school is seeking licensed Washington dentists to volunteer as affiliate faculty members at least a half-day per week. The need is especially critical as the school continues to implement its new “Dentist of the Future” curriculum, which includes third-year clerkship clinical rotations and a fourth-year general-practice model designed to simulate private practice as much as possible.

“This curriculum gives our students more focused instruction and more practice in the core competencies of general dentistry than ever before,” said Dean Joel Berg. “At the same time, it means we need even more faculty to provide the necessary oversight.”

Aside from the need for faculty oversight, Dean Berg said affiliates bring another valuable asset to the table.

“There’s no substitute for that real-world experience that our affiliate faculty members impart to our students,” he said. “Many of our regular faculty members also practice privately, but there’s no such thing as too much practical wisdom. We put a great deal of value on the additional perspectives that affiliate instructors can provide.”

While the largest need exists for general dentists, specialists including prosthodontists, periodontists and endodontists are also sought.

“I think this is an exciting opportunity to take a hand in shaping the future of our profession,” Dean Berg said. “This is where you can have a direct and immediate impact. And I often hear from our affiliate instructors how rewarding it is to work with our students, who are some of the brightest, most talented young people in Washington.”

To learn more, watch the video at http://tinyurl.com/UWSoD or contact Christina Wee in the Dean’s Office at cwee@uw.edu.

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election recap, continued legislative news

election results, continued from page 21

whether the current Supreme Court would overturn its 1933 ruling against an income tax.

Federal Offices

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D) easily won re-election, as did all of the existing congressional members. The state’s only open congressional district (7) – that of downtown Seattle – has former state Sen. Pramila Jayapal (D) receiving 55.97 percent of the vote against former state Rep. Brady Piñero Walkinshaw (D).

Final Thoughts

The single-largest policy issue that must be addressed by the Legislature in 2017 revolves around K-12 education funding. The Legislature has been forced to confront this issue following a state Supreme Court ruling in 2012, commonly referred to as the ”McCleary Decision,” whereby the Court found that Washington was failing to meet its primary constitutional obligation to fully fund K-12 education. While significant progress has been made by the Legislature since the 2012 finding, major policy issues remain for the 2017 legislative session given that this is the final opportunity for the Legislature to address these concerns before the Court reevaluates the state’s progress. This necessary focus on education, coupled with the Senate holding a one-vote Republican majority and the House holding a two-vote Democrat majority, will make it unlikely that any truly controversial bill would garner the necessary votes to pass.

Regardless, every legislative session brings both opportunity and risk. Even though the overall make-up and majorities in the state Legislature did not change much, there will be a lot of new faces in Olympia come January. Now more than ever, it is imperative that WSDA members maintain a steady voice in Olympia on the issues important to organized dentistry.

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DENTIST NEEDED — Growing general dental offices are seeking caring, competent dentist with great people skills to join our team at greater Seattle area. Excellent opportunity for potential partnership. Please email resume to mydental88@gmail.com.

DENTIST NEEDED — Puyallup-seeking a FT General Dentist to join established family, cosmetic and implant dental practice. Dentist should be skilled and personable and willing to be an integral part of the practice and community. It would be ideal to find a dentist who wants a long-term opportunity and to call this practice home.

Partnership buy in desired and will be considered. Please e-mail resume and inquiries to: docvan99@aol.com.

PART TIME ENDODONTIST — Looking for a part-time Endodontist to work a day or two day a month. Nice modern office located in Bothell Area. Please respond with resume to bellevuedentists@gmail.com.

ASSOCIATE DENTIST — Earn Up to $220,000/yr.+!

Great respect, benefits and bonuses! Fast growing, privately owned dental office seeking a talented and enthusiastic associate dentist to join us full time. Great income potential and opportunity for advancement! Excellent benefits. Educational support and Training! Morning, evening and Saturday hours. Earn as high as $220,000/ yr….plus bonuses! $588 restorative production/exam average, you see 125 hyg. patients/mo., you get 30 percent of production No patient cherry picking by senior dentists. Contact Dr. Hilde at 360-391-1201 or Jason@ hildefamilydentistry.com.

PROMINENT DENTAL PRACTICE — Spokane Washington looking for full time associate. Enthusiastic, hard working dentist desired. Seeking an ideal candidate that is highly skilled, dedicated to providing unmatched patient care and desiring a long term commitment to the practice. Applicants can expect to perform all aspects of dentistry including: root canal therapy, crown and bridge, oral surgery, general restorative and much more.

Great pay and benefit. Ownership options available.

Please send resume: employment@sleepdentistryspokane.com visit: sleepdentistryspokane.com.

GENERAL DENTIST ASSOCIATE POSITION — Option to buy. Existing DDS with is looking to be retired within the next year or sooner. This private practice (30+ year patient base) is open Mon-Thurs (Mon-Wed 8-5, and Thurs 9-3). Prefers someone with at least five years of experience. Part time to start, (3 days) building into full time. Substantial patient base! Salary DOQ. Email: lori. leonarddds@outlook.com.

ASSOCIATE DENTIST — Privately owned family practice looking for the right person to join our team for maternity coverage that could lead into full time position.

The associate will have the freedom to grow their practice and will have the opportunity to buy in partnership. No weekends. Must be comfortable with all aspects of dentistry. Our primary focus is our patient’s well being and our great team environment. Please email your resume and cover letter. Email puyallupdentalopportunity@ gmail.com.

ENDODONTIST PIERCE COUNTY — Offering a part time or one day week position in a large group practice with general and specialist dentist on staff in Bonney Lake. Serving the Puyallup/Sumner/Auburn/Enumclaw area in a multi dentist group practice. Send resume and inquiries to docvan99@aol.com.

GENERAL DENTIST OPPORTUNITY — Spokane, Washington. This is a fantastic opportunity in beautiful Eastern Washington for a general dentist. We are seeking a part-time 1-2 days a week, flexible schedule associate to be apart of our growing family dental practice in north Spokane. Dr. Robb Heinrich and the team are seeking an ideal candidate that is highly skilled, dedicated to providing unmatched patient care and desiring a long-term commitment to the practice. Eastern Washington is ideal for enjoying outdoor activities from snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, and fishing. It’s also ideal for starting a career and raising a family. Please email your CV to Julie@ trgcoaching.com.

HIRING — We are hiring a Dental Practice Broker in Washington. Flexible hours, good pay, we provide training. If you are a dentist, or have extensive experience in the dental industry, give Rod Johnston a call at (206) 979-2660.

GENERAL DENTIST — State of the art, multi-specialty facility looking for a general dentist to work in a “Sleep Dentistry” facility and “Implant Center”. Operating Room experience is preferred but not mandatory. Applicants should be comfortable with third molar surgery, basic dental-alveolar surgery, implant surgery, advanced restorative dentistry care. IV Sedation permit is also preferred but not mandatory. This position is a full time position , four days a week and salary will be commensurate with experience, credentialing and training. Full benefits and potential for generous bonus structure. Must be energetic and willing to work in an exciting team atmosphere.

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ASSOCIATE NEEDED — Associate position available in Kitsap County - Bremerton/Bainbridge Island) Experience necessary in all aspects of general dentistry, especially in molar endo. GPR/AEGD trained dentist is a plus. Western Puget Sound is the best place to live and raise a family.

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SPOKANE — Seeking full-time general dentist, able to work a varied shift schedule including weekends; must be able to do all aspects of general dentistry including molar endodontics and 3rd molar/surgical extractions; able to adapt to new systems and paradigms; great opportunity to grow and learn; 1-5 years experience preferable. Unlimited income potential! Send resume to Dr. Bradley J. Harken; bradharken@hotmail.com.

DENTISTS NEEDED — Dental Professionals is recruiting dentists for temporary and permanent positions throughout western Washington – Vancouver to Bellingham and the Olympic Peninsula. No fee to you and you pick the days and geographic locations that you are available to work. This is a great opportunity to earn supplemental income or find a permanent position. If interested please call Bob at (206) 767-4851.

GENERAL DENTIST — Position available for busy private practice in Vancouver WA. Candidate must have at least 1 year experience. Position is for a single provider practice. Need to be comfortable with surgical extractions and molar endo. Buy out option is available. Base salary with production incentive. Please email resume to declinic@ gmail.com.

A REFRESHING PERSPECTIVE — When you work at Willamette Dental Group, the organization’s progressive approach frees you to do what matters to you — and your patients. What makes this multi-specialty group practice unique, and better, is a commitment to proactively facilitating the best possible health outcomes. Combined with a dedication to leveraging scientific data, skill, and the experience to make them happen, when you embrace the organization’s guiding philosophy, you free yourself to facilitate health outcomes—and open yourself up to a world of professional growth and success. Please visit www.willamettedental.com/careers or send your resume to agrundy@willamettedental.com.

GENERAL DENTIST, SUNNYSIDE — Full time position. Work beside specialists. Offering a great schedule, great compensation and guarantee. Great opportunity to expand skill set as you work or a perfect opportunity for an experienced dentist to utilize a wide range of skills.

For more information, please contact Jolene Babka at jbabka@applesmiles.com.

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GUEST DENTIST / LOCUM TENENS DENTIST — General dentist needed for medical leave Jan-Mar/Apr-2017, in Puyallup South Hill area. Please send CV or Resume to South Hill Family Dentistry at LaSheen@southhillfamilydentistry.net ASSOCIATE DENTIST — A busy and expanding office in the Bellingham area is looking to hire a full-time associate dentist. Experience is preferred, but not required. If you’re looking for a multi-specialty office where you can use all of your skills, contact us with your resume and a short cover letter! Email lynsey.premierdental@hotmail.com.

PEDIATRIC DENTAL SPECIALIST ASSOCIATE NEEDED — Growing busy pedo/ortho practice with potential for ownership. Large, existing patient base. Pediatric dentist 4+ days/week. No Medicaid. Large modern facility adjacent to Valley Medical Center in Renton. Send resume and personal statement to OBR1900@aol.com.

ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATE NEEDED — Large pediatric dentistry/orthodontic practice in Renton needs orthodontic associate to treat existing and growing number of pediatric orthodontic patients. 3 to 4 day work week now with potential to grow into full-time practice. Future ownership would be available if desired. Resume and personal statement to obr1900@aol.com.

PERIODONTIST NEEDED — Large private group practice in brand new state of the art building looking for part time periodontist in Silverdale, WA. Digital office with CBCT. Thriving practice in need of a specialist to come in 2-4 days per month.

Please send CV to silverdaledental@hotmail.com.

ASSOCIATE ENDODONTIST, GREATER SEATTLE AREA — Well established busy endodontic private practice seeking long term (career) full time associate. Please email cover letter and CV to kingcountyendo@gmail.com.

ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY, YAKIMA — We have a great associate opportunity for a new graduate or a long term home for a seasoned dentist looking to be compensated well with less of the headaches and stress. Group practice composed of general dentists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons. For new grads it’s the perfect opportunity to learn your craft by working side by side with generalists and specialists while being paid very well. Base salary of $150,000 for new grads plus bonuses. Base salary of $175,000 plus bonuses for experienced dentists. Opportunities to earn much more with our full schedules!

Both positions have the opportunity to earn well above $200,000. Full benefits package. State of the art clinics and equipment. Mix of children and adult dentistry. Mix of State and private insurance. Full time opportunity available. Moving expense reimbursement offered. Please send inquiries to jbabka@applesmiles.com.

GENERAL DENTIST REQUESTED, MAPLE VALLEY — Our multi-doctor, family practice is looking for an outgoing, professional doctor skilled in all aspects of dentistry to join our team. Our beautiful, modern office has been providing excellent dental care to our ever growing community for over 10 years. We offer a generous compensation package along with the opportunity to work with an established, efficient and personable team. Please email your resume to wendyloconnell@yahoo.com or you may fax it to 425-413-8599.

ASSOCIATE NEEDED, SPOKANE — Flexible solo Spokane GP is willing to hire associate 2 days/week or sell practice outright. Very fluid arrangements can be made.

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in memoriam adams, bariletti, caldwell

in memoriam Dr. Alan D. Adams

Dr. Alan Duane Adams passed away on Sept. 25, 2016. He was 87 years old.

Adams was born on July 1, 1929 in the coastal town of Port Angeles, Wash., the fourth of five children born to Harley and Marian Adams. He enjoyed a happy childhood filled with fishing for salmon on the Elwha River, gardening, and lettering in three high school varsity sports. His keen intellect enabled him to earn academic college scholarships and attend Central Washington University, where he majored in education and was elected student body president.

On his first day of college in Ellensburg, Wash., Adams met the CWU homecoming queen – his future bride – Edith Sandberg.

They forged an enduring bond and made lifelong friendships together during college. After graduating, they moved to San Antonio, Texas, where Adams served as captain of intelligence in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Adams then attended the University of Washington’s dental school on the G.I. Bill.

He became a lifelong Husky fan, graduated in 1951, and established a successful dental practice in Bellevue with two colleagues.

After moving their young family to Mercer Island, the couple built a new home, where they raised four children: Brian, Cami, David, and Cathy. Adams’ landscaping talents flourished there, as he created fishponds, waterfalls, and bridges in his garden.

Later, the growing Adams family moved to the Mercer Island waterfront in Brook Bay with more ponds, Japanese maples, and flowers. A pump in Lake Washington fed a waterfall and stream running underneath their home, and Adams envisioned a concept never seen before: a residential salmon hatchery on his own property. He filed for a state permit to raise baby Coho salmon, and the permit was granted. In 1978, to his delight, more than 147 silver Coho salmon returned from the Pacific to spawn in his front yard streams. The salmons’ return sparked a passion that lasted the rest of his life: to protect and restore the wild salmon habitat in the Pacific Northwest. His unique venture of salmon restoration was featured in various newspapers and magazines, including The Seattle Times, the Seattle P.I. and Sunset magazine.

With their fun-loving dental study

group, the Adams’ traveled and photographed the world. His dental office displayed the pictured highlights of their travels, with scenes of the Taj Mahal, penguins in Antarctica, 75-pound salmon in Alaska, wildlife in Africa, the rice paddies of Nepal, and the summit of Mount Rainier.

In 1986 they moved to a gorgeous home on the waterfront of Hood Canal, with a freshwater stream flowing through their property. Seeking early retirement because of health concerns, Adams turned from a carver of teeth to a world-class woodcarver. In his new yard, he created a Garden of Eden. He fulfilled his passion for salmon protection by carving wild salmon out of ancient cedar wood. He relished any opportunity to take an adult or child to see his Chum Salmon Hatchery, feed his fish, or watch them jump up the waterfalls. It was here they spent the next 30 years.

Adams and three other colleagues founded the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, located at the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center in Belfair. In 2010 he received the great honor of being inducted into its Salmon Hall of Fame. At that time he made bronze castings of his life-size Elwha Tears woodcarving, which now has a new home at the Lower Elwha Klallam’s Tribal Center in Port Angeles. The original cedar carving is currently displayed at Waterbrook Winery in Walla Walla, Wash.

Adams humbly received the last of his many accolades in 2015, when the winery released two new wines in his honor. These award-winning red and white wines were named “Al’s Run.” In 2012 Adams suffered a stroke, which left him needing full-time care. In 2014, he lost his beloved wife, Edee, after nearly 63 years of marriage. For the next two and a half years, Adams lived in Shoreline, where he enjoyed the frequent company of his children Brian, Cami, and Cathy, who lived nearby. His six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren delighted in his company.

Adams is survived by his brother, Edwin (Dee); sisters Carol Hill and Marian (Ed) Mills; son Brian (Kathy); daughters Cameon (Bill) Geyer, and Cathy (Wayne) Taylor;; grandchildren Jordan (Michelle) Taylor and daughters Aurelia, Florence, and Vivia, Lindsey (Matt) Buchanan and daughter Charlotte, Amy (Dan) Lefotu and son Timothy, Riley (Bhritney) Taylor and

children Atticus, Scout, and Athan, Nick (Anna) Taylor and daughter Elloise; and Dashiell and Daulton Geyer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edee, in 2014 and his son, David, in 2005.

Dr. Robert J. Bariletti

Dr. Robert J. Bariletti, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, died at Rockwood South Hill on July 1, 2016 of a brain tumor.

Bariletti was born in Georgetown, Minn. in 1925. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation from high school and served as a quartermaster aboard the U.S.S. Oconto, an attack troop transport in the South Pacific during World War II. He then attended North Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota, graduating from the school of dentistry in 1953.

While in dental school, he married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Gwynn.

They were blessed with 68 years of a happy marriage and four wonderful children.

Bariletti practiced dentistry in Yakima for 37 years. He was an active member of the Washington State Dental Association and served on numerous committees for the local, state, and national dental associations. He was a fellow of the International College of Dentists. He was a believer in continuing education, having been a member of local dental study clubs. Bariletti was active in his church in Yakima, where he taught religious education and served on the church council. He was a member of the 4th degree Knights of Columbus.

Bariletti is survived by his wife, Elaine; their adult children, Katherine (Jan), Pamela (Dave), and Colette (Gary); seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, three brothers, and son, Bob.

Dr. Clifton O. Caldwell, Jr.

Dr. Clifton O. Caldwell Jr. passed away on Oct. 23, 2016 in Spokane, Wash. He was 78.

Caldwell was born on March 10, 1938 in Ephrata, Wash. to Clifton O. Sr., and Carol B. (Gamon) Caldwell. His early childhood years were spent in Spokane, where his father had his dental practice. When he was in high school, his father was drafted into the Army for the war in Korea and the famContinued on page 42

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DENTIST NEEDED — Great general dentist opportunity, close to downtown Seattle, new state of the art clinic. Experienced support staff including restorative hygienist.

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FULL-TIME ASSOCIATE IN BELLEVUE — We are looking for full time associate in Bellevue to work 4+ days a week . We are a top office in our area. Beautiful modern office with state of the art technology. Fantastic patients and team. Fully digital. Must be highly skilled and experienced. Ready to learn and be a part of the team. Outstanding earning potential. Please email resume to bellevuedentists@gmail.com.

ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY — Exceptional opportunity in beautiful Silverdale, WA. Large, well established private multi-specialty group practice seeking a motivated, ethical associate dentist full or part-time with opportunity for partnership. Digital practice with CBCT and highly skilled staff. We recently moved into our brand new state of the art facility! Please send resume to silverdaledental@hotmail.com.

DENTIST NEEDED — Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS), a Community Health Center in Central Washington State, is looking for a full time dentist to serve low income and underserved individuals and families in a new dental clinic in Granger, WA. Provide full scope preventive and restorative care all ages, six months to elderly.

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GENERAL DENTIST, TRI CITIES — Great associate opportunity for a new graduate or a long term home for a seasoned dentist looking to be compensated well with less of the headaches and stress. Group practice composed of general dentists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons. For new grads it’s the perfect opportunity to learn your craft by working side by side with generalists and specialists while being paid very well. Base salary of $150,000 for new grads plus bonuses. Base salary of $175,000 plus bonuses for experienced dentists. Full benefits package and moving allowance. State of the art clinics and equipment. Mix of children and adult dentistry. Mix of state and private insurance. Position available in coveted Pasco, Washington facility this Spring. Please send inquiries to jbabka@applesmiles.com.

DENTIST OPPORTUNITY IN WESTERN WASH. — Seeking experienced dentist for busy, well established, successful, fee for service, group dental practice. Fulltime position available. Excellent immediate income opportunity ($180,000 to $375,000 + per year) depending on productive ability and hours worked. Secure, longterm position. You can concentrate on optimum patient treatment without practice management duties. Modern well-equipped office with excellent staff, and lab services provided. If you are bright, energetic with a desire to be productive, very personable, and people oriented, and have great general and specialty clinical skills, Fax resume to Dr. Hanssen at (425) 484-2110.

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ORTHODONTIC ASSOCIATE NEEDED — Established South Seattle orthodontic practice seeking an orthodontic associate 1-2 days per week, eventually evolving into 3-4 days. Beautiful, modern office with state-of-the art technology, digital x-ray systems and experienced, highly-skilled staff. Associate contract would be 2 years, with buy-in opportunity available although not required.

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GENERAL DENTIST — Downtown Seattle, associate with partnership option. Mature, ultra-modern, sole practitioner office in the heart of the city. Practice uses Cerec, Solea, CBCT, ITero. Strong surgical side including implants and digital work flow. Full-time. Requires strong skills with minimum of three years’ experience.

Office committed to education and technological growth.

Must be motivated to learn. Current doctor MAGD and academic. Contact info@zosseo.com.

GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE — Central WA-Highly Visible, well-established Ellensburg practice for sale.

Over 25 years of a great reputation and goodwill. The office is located in a single occupancy building on a prominent intersection with long term lease options. There is an amazing team that is committed to a successful transition. Collections averaging $80K/month, low overhead, productive hygiene department and excellent systems.

The owner does not practice; an owner/practitioner would have solid upside potential. Great opportunity to retain specialty procedures in the practice. Seven treatment rooms, pano, digital x-rays, and intraoral cameras and Dentrix. Only Qualified buyers please. Contact Susan at 509-962-2755 or MVDC@fairpoint.net.

ASSOCIATE TO PARTNER — Pullman, WA. Our mission: give patients the BEST dental experience they’ve ever had. We’ve built an excellent reputation in our small community and we are growing like crazy! Our team is amazing and we want to hire an associate interested in a “partner track” to build the practice together. Experience is ideal, but I’m willing to mentor the right candidate.

We keep most specialties in house because we do them very well: full bony 3rds, gum grafting, invisalign, implants (placement & restoration), etc. Our standards are high, but we’ll help you hone your skills... just be ready to learn. Check out our team, practice and example cases at JonnyFisherDDS.com then email me your CV if you’re interested. I’ll then send you a detailed questionnaire that will help us see if we are a good fit for each other.

Contact: Dr Jonny Fisher, Phone: 509-330-0711. Email: JonnyFisherDDS@gmail.com. Location: Pullman, Washington (JonnyFisherDDS.com).

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DENTIST NEEDED — Join our mission driven team of ten dentists and well trained support staff in providing quality, comprehensive general and restorative dental care to our patients. 4/10 hour workdays provide a good life work balance and the opportunity to enjoy the areas recreational activities with your family. Comprehensive benefits, sign on bonus, Employer match 401(k), relocation, generous paid leave and CDE. HPSA score 23. Potential for loan repayment. Start date: September 2016. For more information contact : Colleen Hazel, PHR, HR Generalist / 509.764.6105/chazel@mlchc.org. Or visit our website at www.mlchc.org to apply online.

OPPORTUNITIES WANTED OPPORTUNITY WANTED — University of Washington RIDE graduate looking for a part time associate position in the Seattle area. View my CV here: https://docs.google. com/document/d/1Lo34mcSjeoNOakGekjmGrqQFXHl bP-GIfU3zT9t5Glg/pub.

ASSOCIATESHIP — Seeking Associateship in Whatcom County-Graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 2016. View my CV here: drive.google.com/ file/d/0BxLG0RUgFDpnUlNNamNqdF9vbDg/view.

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OFFICES FOR SALE OR LEASE ASSOCIATE/DENTIST PARTNERSHIP — Looking for Associate to be main lead dentist that has well rounded clinical skill set (endo, os, implants, ect.) Partnership opportunity available. Great salary potential for right candidate. Western Washington Locations available. Email resumes to nwdental77@gmail.com.

FOR LEASE — Beautiful first floor office in a three story professional building. Has been the location for an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon for nearly 30 years. Two surgical and three exam rooms with lots of parking. Post op room and private door to drive up. One block from Medical center and hospital. Park like setting with private gardens and floor to ceiling windows. Owner of the building is a General Dentist who is an owner occupant. Also an endodontist, orthodontist and other general dentists in the building. There is a need for another Oral surgeon in the valley! Owner will make the lease attractive. Call for more details and a showing. (509) 670-7593.

PRACTICE FOR SALE — Blaine, Washington, a beautiful family oriented community where I-5 meets the Canadian border, right on Puget Sound. Visit my website blaineharbordental.com for a good visual of this unique location on our waterfront marina. (360) 961-2598.

SEEKING MERGER/ACQUISITION — Established Silverdale, WA General practice is seeking to consolidate and streamline practice leasehold and general administrative expenses. I am seeking an ethical and like minded practitioner(s) for potential space sharing or partnership up to and including a merger or acquisition. Interested parties should contact Aaron Pershall, Professional Practice Specialists, ph. (206) 271-7257.

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ily went to Okinawa, Japan. They returned to Spokane in time for Caldwell to graduate from North Central High School in 1956 with many of his childhood friends. He attended Eastern Washington College, the University of Washington and the UW dental school. After graduation, he entered the Navy and was stationed in Southern California. Upon leaving active service, he and his first wife, Carol (Shanks), returned to Spokane, where he served dental patients for 37 years. He remained in the Navy Reserve for 30 years, proudly serving his country.

Caldwell was a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, Spokane District Dental Society, International College of Dentists, Delta Sigma Delta, Masonic Lodge, Elks, Spokane Camera Club, and Barbershop Harmonizers in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Hemet, Calif. He enjoyed skiing, golfing, boating, photography, and singing.

Caldwell is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Vonda Caldwell; sons Rob Caldwell (James Jaxxa), Scott (Tawnya) Caldwell, and Mark (Tanya) Caldwell; daughters Alla Dalton and Debra (Cal) McKee; grandchildren Jaime Neel, Aaron (Erin) Neel, Amelia Caldwell, Ben Caldwell, and Holly Caldwell; great-granddaughters Peighton Neel and Averi Neel-Hayes; sister Caryn Alley; brothers-in-law Deni Linhart and Tom Shanks; sisters-in-law Kathy Welsh and Jeannie Shanks; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

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FOR LEASE — 1741 SF new dental office space near Renton Landing Commercial/Shopping Center is available for Orthodontics or Oral Surgeon office. Excellent location with good patient referral. Call (425) 351-0015 for more information.

YAKIMA — Boutique practice in the heart of wine country. Appraised at $195K, grossing $290K on 80 hours/ month. No insurance contracts so huge potential for rapid expansion is yours. Call now (509) 833-3831.

PRACTICE FOR SALE — Small town practice, with older dentist ready to turn things over, preferably to recent graduate. I’m more interested in continuity of care than in making money on the sale, so this could be a way for a debtladen graduate to get a practice of his/her own--I will carry the contract. Four ops, older but functional equipment, great location, middle-income clientele, collections averaging $650,000/year since 2011 working 3.5 days/week. You won’t make $300K your first year, or do many 28 crown reconstructions, but you’ll be your own boss with lower debt pressure, and with growth potential. Contact me at ruralpractice461@gmail.com for details.

FOR LEASE — General practice Battle Ground WA. Three fully equipped operatories -busy main street location - contact Vicki at 360-521-8057 or lyledkelstrom@gmail.com.

G/P PRACTICE FOR SALE IN LINCOLN COUNTY — Annual collections over $430,000. Four operatories, doctor works three days per week. Practice is located within 35 miles of Spokane. Practice has been in same location since mid-60’s. Doctor owns the building and will sell it now or in the future. Well-trained staff will assist with the transition and will stay with the practice after the transition. Well-established practice with an excellent collection policy in place. Excellent cash flow for a practice of this size. Please contact Buck Reasor, DMD, cell: 503-680-4366, Fax: 888-317-7231, email :info@ reasorprofessionaldental.com, www.reasorprofessionaldental.com. PO Box 14276, Portland, OR 97293.

DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE — Experienced Dentist, South Sound. Excellent opportunity, you won’t want to miss! Mature, well-established general practice located in a highly visible and growing community. Just minutes from major arterials and freeways, this thriving family practice has a tremendous loyal patient following built primarily on referral for more than 30 years. This one of a kind opportunity is ideal for any dentist who desires a turnkey business and a well-maintained facility without the hassles of a scratch startup. This practice is conveniently located near shopping malls, restaurants and the local transit systems. Highly regarded dental specialists of all varieties are within minutes of this practice. Staffed by a knowledgeable, outstanding support team, this practice is well known in the dental community for its state of the art technology, unmatched quality care and impeccable customer service. The ideal dentist is someone with a similar philosophy who is interested in massive success and continuing this legacy. Owner willing to stay shortterm to ensure a smooth transition and will sign a noncompete agreement. If this practice excites you, tell us a little bit about yourself by responding to our post. Email: bestdentalpractices@gmail.com.

FOR LEASE/$13 sq. ft — Three operatories, recent renovations and willing to allocate funds towards further TI’s.

Excellent visibility and marketability in 30 mph commuter zone on Burlington Blvd. Daily traffic counts 19,000. Close to Burlington High School, downtown Burlington, Haggen, Walgreens, Cash & Carry and other big box stores. Call Jason (360) 391-1201 or JasonHilde@gmail.com.

GENERAL PRACTICE FOR SALE, RENTON — Lovely, nice and bright general dental practice in Renton for sale.

Near Valley Medical Center with great visibility from high volume traffic areas. 4 operatories. Approximately 1,255 square feet. Collecting $801K. For more information contact: Jennifer Paine at (425) 216-1612 or email Jennifer@cpa4dds.com GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE, SHORELINE — Profitable 3-dr-day/per week opportunity in the Shoreline area of Seattle. Maintain 3-day schedule or expand to full-time. Excellent opportunity to add strategic marketing program to increase new patient flow. Collecting $463k. 3 fully-equipped, state-of-the-art operatories w/x-ray in each (4th operatory possible with remodel).

Approximately 1,080 sq/ft. Building available for lease or sale-by-owner. pEasy Dental practice management software; Digital Radiography; Nitrous; Rotary Endo; and Lab/Sterilization room. For more information contact: Jennifer Paine at (425) 216-1612 or email Jennifer@ cpa4dds.com.

FOR SALE — Well established Northgate practice for sale. 25 years goodwill. Averaging $80K/month last three years, under 50 percent overhead, 40 percent hygiene.

Owner could do much more. Many procedures referred out. Five treatment rooms with pano, digital x-rays, and intraoral cameras. Five 1/2 days hygiene/week. 1,200 active patients 1,700 sq ft., two private offices DSN practice management software. Qualified buyers only please.

Contact northgatedds@gmail.com, or Dr. Frank at (425) 985-8390.

ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE FOR SALE, GREATER OLYMPIC AREA — Thriving, Greater Olympia-area orthodontic practice opportunity primarily operating on 2 doctor days/week and 3 staff. Collecting $701K. 340 active patients. 5 chairs plus exam room. TOPS Ortho practice management software. Digital radiography and pano. iTero. Invisalign. Surgical orthodontics. Building available for lease or sale by owner. For more information contact: Jennifer Paine at (425) 216-1612 or email Jennifer@cpa4dds.com.

FOR SALE — Established practice in University Place, WA for sale. General practice that does oral surgery, ortho and implants. Excellent patient base and location. Rent is extremely low with utilities and is locked in. Producing around $1m. Contact Lishoshima@gmail.com or call (206) 399-0242.

FOR LEASE, UNIVERSITY PLACE - Great location with low rent and utilities included with 5 ops. Practice performs oral surgery, implant placement, perio surgery and ortho. Collections $750,000. Please contact Linnell Isoshima 206-399-0242.

FOR SALE, OLYMPIA - General Practice open 5 days a week. Seven operatories in a great location. Collecting over $550,000. Great practice to grow. Please contact Linnell Isoshima 206-399-0242.

VANCOUVER, WA — Well established, group dental practice looking for an experienced associate 2-4 days per week. Endodontic and oral surgery skills a plus. Two SATURDAYS per month REQUIRED. Contact jennifers@ wendeldental.com.

ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE FOR SALE — Eastside.

Small satellite orthodontic practice on Seattle’s Eastside.

Fantastic “beach-head” location for growth; low-cost alternative to a start-up. Approximately 800 square feet and has 3 side by side chairs. Currently one day per week practice. With a little ambitious marketing and networking, the right individual can hit the ground running and grow this one-day per week practice quickly. For more information contact: Jennifer Paine at (425) 216-1612 or email: Jennifer@cpa4dds.com GENERAL PRACTICE FOR SALE— Renton. Lovely, nice and bright general dental practice in Renton for sale. Near Valley Medical Center with great visibility from high volume traffic areas. 4 operatories. Approximately 1,255 square feet. Collecting $801K. For more information contact: Jennifer Paine at (425) 216-1612 or email Jennifer@ cpa4dds.com.

FOR LEASE — Factoria Medical Dental Center: 12917 SE 38th Street, Bellevue, WA. Existing Orthodontic space in prime location next to T-Mobile. 2,439 sf of space with flexible layout which includes consult room, doctor’s office, sterilization room, lab, staff room, etc. Contact: Robert Messmer 425.452.3052 Ext 105 rmessmer@rgmcommercial.com

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FOR SALE— Woodinville office. Four operatories, doing Invisaline.sediation, implants. Areas to expand are exits and endo. Four days a week. Eight days of hygiene. Collecting $900,000 On Main Street of Woodinville, ample patient parking . Well established practice. Email: Lisoshima@gmail.com or call (206) 399-0242.

OFFICE FOR LEASE, UNIVERSITY PLACE — University Place GP five op mature practice. Office performs implants, endo, ortho and extractions. Collections $800k on three days a week (ortho 1 day). Rent is $1,800/month includes utilities. Prime location. Email: Lisoshima@ gmail.com or call 206-399-0242.

FOR LEASE – Kennewick partially equipped fully plumbed, four operatories, approx. 2200 sq ft, Email Steve Kikikis steve@omni-pg.com.

FOR LEASE – Maple Valley Dental office for lease. startup or move your existing practice. Fully built out with 5 operatories, Plenty of parking in plaza. Approximately 1,524 sq. ft. with favorable lease terms. Email Steve Kikikis steve@omni-pg.com.

FOR LEASE — Highly visible Lynnwood Dental office for lease. Plumbed for four operatories, including nitrous and O2. 1,400 sq.ft. $24 per sq.ft and $3.62 NNN. email Steve Kikikis steve@omni-pg.com.

FOR SALE —Investment opportunity in Maple Valley for sale. Mix of office and retail uses Asking price is 1.4 million for this visible building on .95 acres is 6,400 sq.ft Contact Steve Kikikis at steve@omni-pg.com.

FOR SALE — Whatcom County General Dental Practice– Located in busy shopping complex and growing area. Annual collections over $500,000. 4 equipped operatories, lots of opportunity for growth. Contact Rod Johnston @rod@omni-pg.com.

FOR SALE — South Sound Perio practice and real estate available for sale. Collections over $1.5 million. Great referrals and low overhead. Building is also for sale. Call Rod at Omni 206-979-2660 or rod@omni-pg.com.

FOR SALE - Grays Harbor - Fee For Service General Dental practice for sale. Annual collections over $200,000, four operatories, lots of parking on busy street. Contact Rod Johnston of Omni Practice Group at 206-979-2660 or e-mail rod@omni-pg.com.

FOR SALE - West Olympic Peninsula General dental practice for sale. Annual collections over $800,000 on 3 days per week. Doctor and hygiene booked several weeks out. Only dentist in town. Building also for sale..

Contact Rod Johnston of Omni Practice Group or e-mail rod@omni-pg.com.

OUTDOOR LIFESTYLE — For sale with general dental practice. Work 3 days/wk with little competition, enjoy the outdoors the other 4 days/week. Annual collections over $400k without trying. Low overhead. Contact Jim Vander Mey at jim@omni-pg.com.

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NEW LISTING – Bellevue dental office space up to 3,204 sq. ft. Plumbed for 7 operatories. Great parking and signage. Close to Microsoft, Group Health and other eastside businesses. Contact Steve at steve@omni-pg.com

DENTAL AND REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIP — Are you a specialist seeking an opportunity to start or expand your current practice? We are looking for a dental and/or real estate specialist partner to start a new practice in a busy and growing shopping complex in Clearview area of Snohomish Washington. Email Christian@KoviSolutions.com.

HAVE SEDATION, WILL TRAVEL! — Make fearful patients comfortable with IV Conscious Sedation. I am set up to come to your office and sedate your patients so that you can perform needed treatments the patients avoid due to fear. I have over 19 years experience providing safe IV Conscious Sedation. Serving Washington and Oregon. Richard Garay, DDS. (360) 281-0204, garaydds@gmail.com.

FOR SALE — 1,800 sq ft five operatory dental office space for sale in a busy plaza located in south Everett, mill creek area. Built in 2008, looks brand new. Equipment included. Current practice moving into own building.

Call 425-442-9798 or e-mail parmpal32@hotmail.com.

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EDMONDS — Plumbed office space for lease in Edmonds. Three ops expandable to 4 or 5. Located on high traffic street going into Edmonds. Great visibility and signage. Contact Steve at steve@omni-pg.com.

NEW LISTING — Fully equipped dental office for sale in Arlington. Three operatories, dental chairs, and sterilization, equipment included in purchase. No Patients Included. Approx. 950 sq. ft plus storage room. Asking $180,000. Email Steve Kikikis steve@omni-pg.com NEW LISTING — North Whatcom County general dental practice for sale. Annual collections of $400,000.

Located next to Starbucks on busy street. Newer equipment, pano, etc., Beautiful city on the Canadian border.

E-mail rod@omni-pg.com.

NEW PEDIATRIC PRACTICE LISTINGS – One located in the South Sound, the second pediatric practice is located north of Seattle. Contact rod@omni-pg.com for details.

FOR LEASE — Modern, spacious office for lease in fastgrowing, south east Vancouver, WA. 2,000 Sq. ft. with five operatories. Space is fully built-out and in a hightraffic area. Contact dankimdds@gmail.com for showing.

DENTAL PRACTICE FOR SALE, MARYSVILLE — Collections 700k plus per year on 3 clinic days per week five op practice, with digital pano and xrays Modern finishes and updated clinic with great location and visibility Email inquiries to nwdental77@gmail.com.

BELLINGHAM — Lease turnkey dental suite. Formerly successful pediatric and orthodontic Class-A office space.

Save $200,000+ construction costs. Ample parking. Interstate-5 access. High-traffic/visibility location. Customization available. Lincoln Professional Center: 360-7391421 adengst@gmail.com.

BELLEVUE/FACTORIA general dentistry/specialist office for lease. 1,249 sq. ft. 3-ops. (Or, 2,100 sq. ft. for ? ops) Winner location. Easy I-90/I-405 frwy access.

Across the street from Factoria Mall. 15’ pole sign by Factoria Blvd. available. T.I. required for conversion. Landlord will contribute to concession (206) 915-2263 Mark.

FOR LEASE, RENTON — Dental clinic with seven operating stations. Fully built out. 2200 SF. Lots of parking. Great location close to city hall with 7,000 cars a day visibility. New apartment complex in fast growing area.

Amenities include dog park, fitness room and common areas. $1.40 SF. Call Chris at (206) 595-5791.

GENERAL PRACTICE FOR SALE North Seattle, WA. An outstanding opportunity in a prime location. Three fully equipped, digital ops, room for four. Real estate also for sale. Please contact SeattleDentalOfficeSale@gmail.com.

G/P PRACTICE FOR SALE IN THE LONGVIEW-KELSO AREA — General practice for sale with four fully equipped operatories. Annual collections over $550,000.

Great location with excellent visibility. Well established practice that has been in same location for over 38 years.

Well trained staff will assist with the transition. Seller owns building and would sell now or would sell in the future. Outstanding collection policy. Contact: Buck Reasor, DMD, Reasor Professional Dental Services, info@ reasorprofessionaldental.com, (503) 680-4366.

FOR LEASE, OLYMPIA — Ideal location on Martin Way near St. Peter Hospital, 2,000+ sq. ft. Five ops including chairs, panex and more. Perfect for startup/satellite office, future purchase possible. Contact Don at uncledgh@aol.com.

NEXT/ANNIE MILLER & ASSOCIATES — Providing consulting services to the dental community for the past 35 years. New practice start-ups, practice transitions, sales and valuations. Dental space planning and architecture; real estate leasing and acquisitions, employment benefits; staffing resources and training; financing. Call today for your free consultation…we can’t mint money for you, but we can sure save what you have now! Annie Miller (206) 715-1444. Email: annie@nextnw.com.

FOR SALE — Tukwila. Newly upgraded dental practice in Tukwila for sale. $725,500.00. Six ops with the latest in imaging upgrades, new computers, software and hand pieces. One of the last fee-for-service practices left. Seller will pay for new floor covering throughout, leave the security deposit for the new buyer on the lease assessment and help with the transition. Call today for a tour. Annie Miller, (206)-715-1444.

AVAILABLE, SOUTHCENTER — Just available. 1200 square foot fully equipped 4 operatory dental space.

Cerec , Panoral, 4 chairs, lights, nitrous, air and vacuum all available and in place. Please call Dr. Jerome Baruffi at Medical Centers Management (206) 575-1551.

SPACE SHARING OPPORTUNITY DOWNTOWN SEATTLE – Looking for a dentist with an existing practice to share our office space. This is not an associate position.

Restorative practice with in-house C&B, and denture processing lab, and technician. Modern downtown Seattle five chair office. Lease ending soon? Decrease your overhead now! Opportunity to buy into the facility for the right person. drnicolini@hotmail.com.

INTRAORAL X-RAY SENSOR REPAIR We specialize in repairing Kodak/Carestream, Dexis, Gendex & Schick CDR sensors. Repair & save thousands over replacement cost. We purchase old/broken sensors. www.RepairSensor.com / (919) 924-8559.

ADEC 1021 DENTAL CHAIR — For sale. Bought new for $5665.00 in 1997. Good working shape. Small tear on arm rest and slight plastic crack on bottom covering.

New model is~10K $1,600.00. Email joseph@josephzimmer.com.

USED/REFURBISHED EQUIPMENT — Adec, Gendex, Pelton Crane, DentalEZ, Porter, Air Tech, Midwest, Midmark and etc. Lab equipment. Parts are also available for almost all equipment. Call Dental Warehouse at 800488-2446 or http://cascade-dental.net.

FOR SALE — I-Tero HD2.9 for sale. Just over 1.5 years old.

Perfect working condition. Asking $11,000.00 Please contact us at edmondsortho@gmail.com.

OFFICE CONSTRUCTION CONSTANTINE BUILDERS INC. (CBI) — WSDA endorses CBI as their preferred builder of Dental facilities with over 25 years of experience from ground up buildings, renovations, remodels, and interior tenant improvement projects. All projects are completed on time and within budget. CBI provides the highest level of quality service with integrity that exceeds our client’s expectation. Please see our display ad on page two and website at www.constantinebuilders.com for additional information and how you can become another satisfied client. Telephone (206) 957-4400, O. George Constantine.

SPACE SHARING OPPORTUNITY — Downtown Bellevue. Prime location in downtown Bellevue. 2,300 sq/ ft professional office in medical/dental building close to Overlake hospital and clinics. Excellent place for orthodontists to open a satellite office or start-up practice.

There are five elementary schools and three high schools within one mile. Contact Shana at info@bellevueparkdental.com.

FOR LEASE — Quality professional office Space for lease in the heart of the Renton Highlands in the Highlands Professional Plaza medical dental building. Excellent place for an oral surgeon and/or endodontist to open a satellite office or start up practice. Currently there are two GP dentists, a pedodontist, an orthodontist and a large physical therapy clinic. This building has a proven track record of successful businesses because of its location and quality. The building sits across the street from Bartells, QFC, and Starbucks. There are six elementary schools and four high schools within two miles. Get close to where the people live and enjoy fast practice growth.

Call (206) 595-9100.

CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE WSDA NEWS

FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY — A fully plumbed dental office. 1,350 sq ft , three operatories, air, water, vacuum, nitrous oxide and oxygen, private office, lab, staff lounge, separate staff entrance. This office has exceptional exposure to the Southcenter Mall traffic. Please call Dr. Jerome Baruffi at Medical Centers Management (206) 575-1551.

Pricing is as follows: Members: $50 for the first 30 words, $1 per word for each word over 30.

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OFFICES FOR SALE OR LEASE

first person dr. julie kellog

The real cost of American elections

Editor’s note: Recently the WSDA News reached out to members interested in writing for the publication. We received some terrific entries and are excited to present the work of one of the six writers chosen (so far), Dr. Julie Kellogg.

Dr. Julie Kellogg

“How about our Washington voter’s pamphlet? I spent at least two hours attempting to read and understand enough to cast an informed vote and my doctoral degree is not the average voter’s literacy level.”

This U.S. election cycle was long – 597 days long to be exact. And expensive – $6.6 billion expensive, as projected by Open Secret’s Center for Responsive Politics. Oh, did I mention that we also have one of the lowest rates of voter participation?

Did you know that many states sell their voter data to campaigns? And campaigns acquire this data multiple times over the election cycle as the data changes frequently.

Washington, by the way, gives the voter data away for free.

Washington was not a battleground state in the national election. This year Nevada played a key role in deciding the Senate majority. According to an article in The Economist, an estimated $80 million was spent by out-of-state special interest groups on Nevada’s senate race.

How about our Washington voters pamphlet? I spent at least two hours attempting to read and understand enough to cast an informed vote, and my doctoral degree is not the average voter’s literacy level.

Washington Initiative Measure No. 1464 involved campaign finance, lobbyists, and enforcement requirements, and repealed the nonresident sales tax exemption. It produced a fair amount of political fine print; it also seemed expensive to implement and enforce.

Whether you were for or against this initiative, could it have been just a little bit more confusing, please?

I wondered, how long does it really take to educate the average voter? Many countries impose a time limit on election cycles. Canada does not, but the longest election campaign in its history was a mere 10 weeks. According to Stevenson and Vavreck in the British Journal of Political Science, in which they studied 13 democracies and 113 elections, six weeks or 42 days is adequate.

Imagine the extra time I would have gained if I hadn’t followed the primaries (how many super Tuesdays did we have?), watched the debates with their hours of pre- and post-debate analysis, or read the daily drama of the candidates on my social media. I could have read all those dental journals piled up on my desk.

Imagine if a billion or two of those campaign dollars were used to pay dentists a fair and reasonable fee to treat the many patients without means in our own offices. Or fund residency programs in rural areas. Or pay for some techie cool education on dental health.

Wow, that would be progress, and a lot of good.

I want to also take this opportunity to commend the honorable WSDA members who donate time and dollars to campaigns and our PAC. You maneuver the great and complicated political maze with grace. And you do well for the hard-working dentists of Washington. Thank you.

While I feel the cost, both in time and dollars, of American elections undermines the democratic process and often obstructs helping those most in need, I am always grateful each and every time I cast my vote in the United States of America.

The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or official policy of the WSDA.

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